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Messaging should come last
[Pierre Le Grange & Jason (Frich) Frichol] Shoppers are bombarded with thousands of messages in store, with brands aggressively vying to grab attention by shouting the loudest. Unfortunately, most of what is said is falling on deaf ears. read more>>



Commercial Property
KwaThema gets R205 million retail investment
The highly visible location at the junction of Tonk Meter Drive and Rhokana Street in KwaThema has attracted much interest from both prospective tenants and the community as a whole for the latest retail development styled 'Junction@Kwathema', being undertaken by Landmark Real Estate. read more>>
CRM
Technology has yet to change key business tool - customer service

Natalie Maroun

Companies worldwide are beginning to understand the changes in consumer behaviour. Customer service interactions are increasingly seen as opportunities for engaging more with customers to gain better customer insights and leverage service propositions for revenue growth. read more>>
E-commerce
International tips and trends in 2015 for e-commerce
The CEOs of three leading Nordic e-commerce companies have offered their insight in to what they believe will be strong moving trends in 2015... read more>>
Exhibitions & Events
Speedcubes competition to celebrate Rubik's 40th
In celebration of four decades of the Rubik's Cube, South Africa will host two official Speedcubes competitions, one in Johannesburg and one in Cape Town at the end of November. read more>>
Retail Marketing
[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 112: Will Green, Mammoth BI and the Work Your Wealth event
On the last Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show, host Warren Harding interviewed Will Green, Jason Haddock, Desré Burski and Colin Browne... read more>>
International
How a lack of market research causes indecision

Caitlin Stewart, via Ashlan Bonnell

When markets in an industry change, either from new ideas or technological changes, successful organisations quickly begin new research projects to develop conclusions on how they should react to the change... read more>>
Internet tax sparks anti-Orban activists protest in Hungary
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: When Balazs Gulyas set up a Facebook page about a new Internet tax he had no idea he would soon be organising one of Hungary's biggest demos in years. read more>>
Interview: Michael O'Rourke, President, New York Festivals
More International
Government
Eskom reiterates no need for load-shedding
Eskom on Thursday reiterated that while the system remains tight, the risk for further load shedding this week is minimal. read more>>
Moody's downgrades SA
PRETORIA: Credit rating agency Moody's Investors Service has downgraded South Africa's credit rating one notch from Baa1 to Baa2, while also revising the credit outlook from negative to stable, said National Treasury. read more>>
New withholding tax on interest soon into operation

Graeme Palmer

With less than three months until the new withholding tax on interest comes into operation on 1 January 2015, preparations by affected parties for the tax should be well under way. read more>>
More Government news
Jobs offered
Brand Manager - Johannesburg
Ad TalentThe senior brand manager plays a key role, supporting the development of the overall category strategy, expected to drive the growth of their assigned brands through impressive marketing execution. Read more >>



New events to diarise
POPAI SA P-O-P Industry Awards 2014
POPAI SA - 13 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Claim Your Space
True Media - 23 Nov 2014 Green Point, Cape Town

Creative Husle: street culture pop up
Live SA - 27 Nov 2014 Cape Town

Cyber Law and Security Conference 2014
Alpha Omega Events - 2 Dec 2014 to 3 Dec 2014 Johannesburg

LeKap Lifestyle Fair 2014
Vivid Luxury - 6 Dec 2014 Cape Town

Richies Toy Fair
RICHIES MODEL CARS - 6 Dec 2014 to 7 Dec 2014 Johannesburg, Randburg

Stokvelex Bokone Bophirima (North West) 2015
7colors Communications - 20 Feb 2015 to 21 Feb 2015 Mafikeng

Interbank Conference 2015
Trade Conferences International - 11 Mar 2015 to 12 Mar 2015 Johannesburg

Wholesale Banking Conference 2014
Trade Conferences International - 11 Mar 2015 to 12 Mar 2015 Johannesburg

Gauteng Outdoor Expo
Outdoor Events and Exhibition Organisers - 29 May 2015 to 31 May 2015 Johannesburg

Upcoming events
Platinum Fashion Festival
North West School of Design - 8 Nov 2014 Klerksdorp

AFRENCO | Soweto Retail Expo
African Entrepreneurs Congress (AFRENCO) - 9 Nov 2014 to 13 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Fleet management course
TransAuto Academy - 10 Nov 2014 to 13 Nov 2014 Randburg

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